How To Fix /ACCGO/CMN_CHECKS011 - Maintain same sold-to-party in contract header and commodity item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CMN_CHECKS -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Maintain same sold-to-party in contract header and commodity item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CMN_CHECKS011 - Maintain same sold-to-party in contract header and commodity item ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CMN_CHECKS011 indicates that there is a mismatch between the sold-to party specified in the contract header and the sold-to party specified in the commodity item of the contract. This error typically arises in the context of contract management and sales processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with agreements that involve multiple items or services.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Sold-to Party: The sold-to party defined in the contract header does not match the sold-to party defined in one or more commodity items.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry where the sold-to party was incorrectly specified for either the header or the item level.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule, requiring consistency between the header and item levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Header: Review the contract header to ensure that the sold-to party is correctly specified.
  Check Commodity Items: Review each commodity item in the contract to ensure that the sold-to party matches the one in the contract header.
  Update Mismatched Entries: If discrepancies are found, update the sold-to party in either the contract header or the commodity items to ensure they match.
  Validation: After making the necessary changes, validate the contract again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VA42 (Change Contract) or VA41 (Create Contract) to access and modify the contract details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on how to handle it.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to contracts in the SAP system.
  Training and Support: If you are unfamiliar with contract management in SAP, consider seeking training or support from your organization's SAP team.
  
  By ensuring consistency between the sold-to party in the contract header and the commodity items, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your contract processing.